I was heading to Yahwol with Shin Noya.

Something about that felt strangely off.

And it was obvious why.

‘…This old man could leave all along…?’

I had always assumed that Shin Noya never set foot outside Mount Hua Sect.

Even though Mount Hua Sect was treated like trash in Yahwol, Noya had never stepped in to intervene.

Perhaps the disciples had deliberately chosen not to tell him about it.

‘You saw this coming, didn’t you?’

Noya had already been vaguely aware of the situation. That’s why he had asked me for a favor in the first place.

But if he had been willing to ask me for help without going himself…

‘I thought it meant he couldn’t leave.’

Now, out of nowhere, he had decided to go?

Then why had he not done so until now?

With that question lingering in my mind, I stepped outside my quarters.

As Shin Noya and I emerged together, Gubong stared at him with an odd expression.

Then, Noya turned to him and spoke.

“I will take a short trip to Yahwol.”

“Wha…? S-Sect Leader! What do you mean…?!”

Gubong’s eyes widened in shock.

Judging by his reaction, it was clear that Noya personally going to Yahwol was far from ordinary.

“Why do this yourself…! Please, allow me to go in your place…!”

“There is no need. Just an old man going out for a walk—pay it no mind.”

“But…!”

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As Shin Noya furrowed his brow and spoke, Gubong finally shut his mouth, his lips pressing tightly together.

“…Then allow me to accompany you. Please, at least grant me that much.”

His voice was filled with desperation.

Hearing him, Shin Noya let out a chuckle and nodded.

“Fine. It has been a while since I have taken a trip outside.”

Only then did Gubong exhale deeply, releasing a heavy sigh.

Watching that, I narrowed my eyes.

‘What is this?’

Why did he seem so unwilling?

I was curious, but I chose not to ask.

One look at Noya’s expression was enough to tell me that no matter how I phrased the question, he wouldn’t answer.

‘Tch.’

Clicking my tongue, I moved forward again.

For now, reaching Yahwol took priority.

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